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FDA Rejects Ozanimod Application for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Ozanimod evaluated as a treatment for multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Exposure to Diesel Exhaust May Increase Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Men exposed to diesel exhaust at work may increase their risk of ALS by at least 20%.
Opioid Lawsuit Places Blame on Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Pharmacy benefit managers may be held responsible for easing access to opioids.
FDA OKs Non-Opioid Pain Patch for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
The FDA approved ZTlido (lidocaine topical system) 1.8% for the treatment of pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia (PHA), which is caused by shingles.
Non-Opioid Pain Patch Approved for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
ZTlido (lidocaine topical system) shows superior adhesion compared with other topical non-opioid pain patches.
Amazon Health Care Partnership Looks Beyond Just Reducing Drug Costs
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JP Morgan Chase partnership seeks to revolutionize health care.
Trending News Today: Confusion Surrounds ACA Tax Penalty
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
FDA Introduces New Options for Patients in Observance of Rare Disease Day
Several new approaches may increase drug development efforts for rare diseases.
Trending News Today: Bipartisan Senators Seek More Resources for Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
Omega 3 Fish Oils Have Anti-Colon Cancer Properties
Benefits of fish oils may be reduced in obese patients due to high inflammation levels.
Treating Depression May Lead to Better HIV Outcomes
Number of days spent depressed resulted in higher mortality rates among patients with HIV.
Study: Testing All Adults for Hepatitis C Virus is Cost-Effective
Targeting all adults for hepatitis C virus testing may identify more cases and improve cure rates.
Sedentary Lifestyle Causes Risk of Lung, Head and Neck Cancers to Skyrocket
Increasing exercise levels may reduce the risk of several cancers.
Trending News Today: States Sue Federal Government to End Affordable Care Act
Trending News Today: More States Seeking Oversight of Compounding Pharmacies
Progress Continues in Developing Alternative Payment Models
The standardization of value-based models is crucial as they become widely-adopted.
New Study Explores Potential of Mediterranean Diet in Multiple Sclerosis
The gut microbiome may play a key role impact the severity of multiple sclerosis symptoms.
Self-Testing for Cervical Cancer May Remove Screening Barriers
Some patients may be unwilling to undergo traditional screening for cervical cancer.
Trending News Today: Democrats Moving Towards Single-Payer Health Care System
Trending News Today: FDA Sets Framework to Increase Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatments
PBM, Retail Chain Partner to Purchase Specialty Drugs
Specialty drugs are a large driver of health care spending.
Exercise During Breast, Colon Cancer Chemotherapy Demonstrates Long-Term Benefits
Patients who exercise during chemotherapy may have lower levels of fatigue years after cancer treatments.
Kinase Inhibitor Favorable for Drug-Resistant Thyroid Cancer
Cabozantinib (Cabometyx) treatment resulted in tumor shrinkage among patients with refractory thyroid cancer.
Antibody Treatment Could Stabilize Muscle Paralysis in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Experimental therapy could improve lifespan for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Trending News Today: Cost of Establishing Medicaid Work Requirements May be High
Trending News Today: Opioid Epidemic Mortality Rate Slowing in 14 States
FDA: Antibiotic Commonly Taken by HIV Patients May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death
Clarithromycin (Biaxin) may increase the risk of heart problems and death among patients with cardiovascular disease.
FDA: Antibiotic Commonly Taken by Patients with HIV May Increase CV Risk
Express Scripts, Walgreens Partner to Expand Group Purchasing of Specialty Drugs
The new purchasing efforts may help increase biosimilar uptake and lower drug costs.
Intervention Mitigates New Cases of HIV Among Youth in the Criminal Justice System
Teens in the criminal justice system have a higher risk of contracting HIV.